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Divine pleasures painting from indias rajput courts the kronos collections terence mcinerney steven m kossak navina najat haidar on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers this splendidly illustrated publication features over 90 important paintings from the predominantly hindu rajput tradition of indian painting. While explaining the gods demons lovers fantastical creatures and mystical symbols central to rajput literature and worship this publication celebrates the diverse styles and traditions of indian painting divine pleasures presents a nuanced view of a way of life intimately tied to the seasons the arts and the spiritual. Created mainly between the 16th and the early 19th century for the royal courts of rajasthan and the punjab hills in northern india the works on view in the exhibition divine pleasures painting from indias rajput courts the kronos collections which opened june 14 are meant to move the soul and delight the eye. Divine pleasures painting from indias rajput courts the kronos collections runs through sept 12 at the metropolitan museum of art 212 535 7710 metmuseumorg. Press release 14 june 2016 from the met divine pleasures painting from indias rajput courts the kronos collections the metropolitan museum of art fifth avenue new york 14 june 12 september 2016 curated by navina haidar and courtney stewart compelling episodes from the epic and poetic literature of the indian subcontinent dominate the nearly 100